Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection vs Similar Hotels

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Best overall fit

Our pick

Caledonian Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 4-star8.1/107,374 reviews

0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

7.3

Rooms were generally good, but some complaints about size and condition.

Cleanliness

7.4

The room was clean, but some mentioned issues with maintenance and dampness.

Location

8.9

Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to restaurants and cafes.

Close alternatives

Very close alternative

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star7.4/106,207 reviews

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Best Western New Kent Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star7.7/101,902 reviews

0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original

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Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star8/10655 reviews

1.3 km (0.81 mi) from original

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Our pick

Caledonian Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 4-star8.1/107,374 reviews

0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original

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Trade-offs

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

May suit you better if you prioritize:

Food & Breakfast8.7

Key differences

Rooms

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns7.3

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection6.4

Cleanliness

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns7.4

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection6.4

Location

Caledonian Hotel8.9

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection8.4

Service

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns8.9

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection7.9

Food & Breakfast

Best Western New Kent Hotel8.7

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns7.9

Amenities & Facilities

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns7.9

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection6.9

Value

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns8.3

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection7.4

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns amenity advantages

Air conditioning

Caledonian Hotel amenity advantages

Room serviceLift / ElevatorLuggage storageWheelchair accessibleBreakfast in the room

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 1.1 km.

Best Western New Kent Hotel: 0.18 km (0.11 mi)

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns: 1.3 km (0.81 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection	Best Western New Kent Hotel	Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns	Caledonian Hotel
Guest score	7.4/10	7.7/10	8/10	8.1/10
Rooms	6.4 Rooms were described as run down and some issues with comfort.	6.6 Mentioned issues with outdated decor, creaky floorboards, and small room size.	7.3 Rooms considered basic, with some maintenance issues mentioned.	7.3 Rooms were generally good, but some complaints about size and condition.
Cleanliness	6.4 Issues with cleanliness noted, including unclean towels and room.	6.7 Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; mention of strange smells in corridors and creaky floorboards.	7.4 Some concerns about cleanliness during stay, with reports of unclean cups and unusual smells.	7.4 The room was clean, but some mentioned issues with maintenance and dampness.
Location	8.4 Good location close to services and easy to reach.	8.7 Location praised for being great and convenient.	8.4 Central location, convenient for accessing city and amenities.	8.9 Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to restaurants and cafes.
Service	7.9 Staff were generally described as lovely and helpful.	8.1 Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.	8.9 Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating, creating a positive impression.	8.9 Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.4 Breakfast was noted as nice and standard, meeting needs.	8.7 Food described as amazing and very reasonable.	7.9 Food quality reported as good, though there were some issues with specific items.	8.1 Breakfast was rated adequately with good choices, though some service issues were noted.
Amenities & Facilities	6.9 Basic amenities were present, but some issues with maintenance.	7.2 Limited amenities available; issues with parking raised.	7.9 Basic amenities available, but some guests noted missing items like a microwave.	7.9 Basic amenities are good, although some guests noted areas needing TLC.
Value	7.4 Generally good value for budget hotel, with fair pricing.	8.1 Good for the price with generally favorable mentions regarding value.	8.3 Generally seen as good value, especially considering the breakfast offers.	8.3 Overall value seemed good based on location and room pricing.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.18 km (0.11 mi)	1.3 km (0.81 mi)	0.18 km (0.11 mi)
Landmarks	Jesmond Dene	Jesmond Dene	Armstrong Park	Jesmond Dene
Best suited for	Business travelers	Solo travelers	Couples	Families

Guest score

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.4/10

Best Western New Kent Hotel

7.7/10

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8/10

Caledonian Hotel

8.1/10

Rooms

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.4

Rooms were described as run down and some issues with comfort.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

6.6

Mentioned issues with outdated decor, creaky floorboards, and small room size.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.3

Rooms considered basic, with some maintenance issues mentioned.

Caledonian Hotel

7.3

Rooms were generally good, but some complaints about size and condition.

Cleanliness

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.4

Issues with cleanliness noted, including unclean towels and room.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

6.7

Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; mention of strange smells in corridors and creaky floorboards.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.4

Some concerns about cleanliness during stay, with reports of unclean cups and unusual smells.

Caledonian Hotel

7.4

The room was clean, but some mentioned issues with maintenance and dampness.

Location

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

8.4

Good location close to services and easy to reach.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.7

Location praised for being great and convenient.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.4

Central location, convenient for accessing city and amenities.

Caledonian Hotel

8.9

Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to restaurants and cafes.

Service

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.9

Staff were generally described as lovely and helpful.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.1

Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.9

Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating, creating a positive impression.

Caledonian Hotel

8.9

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Sleep & Noise

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

—

Best Western New Kent Hotel

—

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

—

Caledonian Hotel

—

Food & Breakfast

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

8.4

Breakfast was noted as nice and standard, meeting needs.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.7

Food described as amazing and very reasonable.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.9

Food quality reported as good, though there were some issues with specific items.

Caledonian Hotel

8.1

Breakfast was rated adequately with good choices, though some service issues were noted.

Amenities & Facilities

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.9

Basic amenities were present, but some issues with maintenance.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

7.2

Limited amenities available; issues with parking raised.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.9

Basic amenities available, but some guests noted missing items like a microwave.

Caledonian Hotel

7.9

Basic amenities are good, although some guests noted areas needing TLC.

Value

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.4

Generally good value for budget hotel, with fair pricing.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.1

Good for the price with generally favorable mentions regarding value.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.3

Generally seen as good value, especially considering the breakfast offers.

Caledonian Hotel

8.3

Overall value seemed good based on location and room pricing.

Landmarks

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

Jesmond Dene

Best Western New Kent Hotel

Jesmond Dene

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

Armstrong Park

Caledonian Hotel

Jesmond Dene

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star7.4/106,207 reviews

View hotel

Best Western New Kent Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star7.7/101,902 reviews

0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original

View hotel

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 3-star8/10655 reviews

1.3 km (0.81 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Caledonian Hotel

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

★ 4-star8.1/107,374 reviews

0.18 km (0.11 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection	Best Western New Kent Hotel	Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns	Caledonian Hotel
Guest score	7.4/10	7.7/10	8/10	8.1/10
Rooms	6.4 Rooms were described as run down and some issues with comfort.	6.6 Mentioned issues with outdated decor, creaky floorboards, and small room size.	7.3 Rooms considered basic, with some maintenance issues mentioned.	7.3 Rooms were generally good, but some complaints about size and condition.
Cleanliness	6.4 Issues with cleanliness noted, including unclean towels and room.	6.7 Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; mention of strange smells in corridors and creaky floorboards.	7.4 Some concerns about cleanliness during stay, with reports of unclean cups and unusual smells.	7.4 The room was clean, but some mentioned issues with maintenance and dampness.
Location	8.4 Good location close to services and easy to reach.	8.7 Location praised for being great and convenient.	8.4 Central location, convenient for accessing city and amenities.	8.9 Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to restaurants and cafes.
Service	7.9 Staff were generally described as lovely and helpful.	8.1 Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.	8.9 Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating, creating a positive impression.	8.9 Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.4 Breakfast was noted as nice and standard, meeting needs.	8.7 Food described as amazing and very reasonable.	7.9 Food quality reported as good, though there were some issues with specific items.	8.1 Breakfast was rated adequately with good choices, though some service issues were noted.
Amenities & Facilities	6.9 Basic amenities were present, but some issues with maintenance.	7.2 Limited amenities available; issues with parking raised.	7.9 Basic amenities available, but some guests noted missing items like a microwave.	7.9 Basic amenities are good, although some guests noted areas needing TLC.
Value	7.4 Generally good value for budget hotel, with fair pricing.	8.1 Good for the price with generally favorable mentions regarding value.	8.3 Generally seen as good value, especially considering the breakfast offers.	8.3 Overall value seemed good based on location and room pricing.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.18 km (0.11 mi)	1.3 km (0.81 mi)	0.18 km (0.11 mi)
Landmarks	Jesmond Dene	Jesmond Dene	Armstrong Park	Jesmond Dene
Best suited for	Business travelers	Solo travelers	Couples	Families

Guest score

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.4/10

Best Western New Kent Hotel

7.7/10

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8/10

Caledonian Hotel

8.1/10

Rooms

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.4

Rooms were described as run down and some issues with comfort.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

6.6

Mentioned issues with outdated decor, creaky floorboards, and small room size.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.3

Rooms considered basic, with some maintenance issues mentioned.

Caledonian Hotel

7.3

Rooms were generally good, but some complaints about size and condition.

Cleanliness

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.4

Issues with cleanliness noted, including unclean towels and room.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

6.7

Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; mention of strange smells in corridors and creaky floorboards.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.4

Some concerns about cleanliness during stay, with reports of unclean cups and unusual smells.

Caledonian Hotel

7.4

The room was clean, but some mentioned issues with maintenance and dampness.

Location

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

8.4

Good location close to services and easy to reach.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.7

Location praised for being great and convenient.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.4

Central location, convenient for accessing city and amenities.

Caledonian Hotel

8.9

Great location mentioned multiple times, with easy access to restaurants and cafes.

Service

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.9

Staff were generally described as lovely and helpful.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.1

Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.9

Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating, creating a positive impression.

Caledonian Hotel

8.9

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Sleep & Noise

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

—

Best Western New Kent Hotel

—

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

—

Caledonian Hotel

—

Food & Breakfast

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

8.4

Breakfast was noted as nice and standard, meeting needs.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.7

Food described as amazing and very reasonable.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.9

Food quality reported as good, though there were some issues with specific items.

Caledonian Hotel

8.1

Breakfast was rated adequately with good choices, though some service issues were noted.

Amenities & Facilities

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

6.9

Basic amenities were present, but some issues with maintenance.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

7.2

Limited amenities available; issues with parking raised.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

7.9

Basic amenities available, but some guests noted missing items like a microwave.

Caledonian Hotel

7.9

Basic amenities are good, although some guests noted areas needing TLC.

Value

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

7.4

Generally good value for budget hotel, with fair pricing.

Best Western New Kent Hotel

8.1

Good for the price with generally favorable mentions regarding value.

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

8.3

Generally seen as good value, especially considering the breakfast offers.

Caledonian Hotel

8.3

Overall value seemed good based on location and room pricing.

Landmarks

Cairn Hotel Newcastle Jesmond - Part of the Cairn Collection

Jesmond Dene

Best Western New Kent Hotel

Jesmond Dene

Corner House Inn by Greene King Inns

Armstrong Park

Caledonian Hotel

Jesmond Dene